Waste Disposal

The professional, end-to-solutions of INSEE Ecocycle relieve industries in Sri Lanka from the burden of waste, providing them ‘peace of mind’, with a wide range of services.

Final Disposal through Co-Processing

Co-processing in cement kilns is now globally recognized as one of the preferred methods to safely dispose of a wide range of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Co–Processing is a technology used for thermal destruction of hazardous wastes. It is a combination of two processes undertaken simultaneously without disturbing to either processes. It is also superior to land filling and incineration, as it offers a complete solution with no residue.

Environmental advantages of Co-Processing

High cement kiln gas temperatures (over 1800°C) at high residual time (up to 5 seconds) – represent ideal conditions for virtually completing the destruction of any organic material.

Inherent cleaning of gases using lime (a basic ingredient of cement).

No waste residue (total incorporation of ash into finished product).

By using the waste material in the production of cement as a replacement to coal, this assists in reducing the CO2 emission which is a major cause of Global Warming.

Advantages of Co-Processing to Companies

Assurance of complete thermal destruction of waste

Reduction in liability and risk to corporate reputation, helping to enhance their regulatory compliance

Advantages of Co-Processing to Communities

Reduction in the amount of raw waste going to open dump

Preserving energy sources for future generations

Creating job opportunities

Pre-processing

Some types of waste cannot be directly destroyed in the cement kilns, but must undergo a preparation process. The transformation of wastes to homogeneous forms requires certain standards. This step produces a waste product with defined characteristics that complies with the technical specifications of cement production and guarantees that environmental standards are met. The pre-processing plant usually stores incoming waste and encompasses grinding, mixing, and homogenization processes.

Green World Award 2018Global Gold Winner - INSEE Ecocycle

The award recognized INSEE Ecocycle, founded on the need to produce, through a strategic waste management operation, raw material and fuel that was compatible with, and was redirected towards the cement manufacturing process.